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British singer/composer Anna Meredith cavorts freely in classical, rock, electronica, & minimalism. She & her unusual band of tuba, cello, drums & guitar join us, live in the studio. (episode)
Singer/songwriter/producer Rodney Crowell has roots that stretch back to 1970's alternative country, & further back to the blues. He joins us to play music from his latest, "Close Ties." (episode)
Wilson Pickett, one of the central figures of soul music in the 60s & 70s, was a hugely successful singer/songwriter. Tony Fletcher has published a new biography of Pickett & joins us. (episode)
The indie pop band Tennis, the husband-and-wife team of Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, are back from their ocean retreat to play new songs from their new record, "Yours Conditionally." (episode)
It’s always a party with Red Baraat, who bring their Brooklyn bhangra dance party & street parade attitude to our studio. They'll share music from their latest, "Bhangra Pirates." (episode)
Mark Morris will be leading both his Dance Group and his music ensemble in performances of a double bill of English music dramas at BAM this week. He joins John Schaefer for a preview. (episode)
British singer/songwriter Laura Marling shares music from her sixth record Semper Femina, a gripping collection of poetic takes on womanhood, live in the studio. (Audio available soon.) (episode)
Communist Daughter joins us in the studio to play songs from their sophomore record of high peaks and dramatic lows, "The Cracks That Built The Wall." (episode)
Following a short hiatus, then a reunion in 2012, the psych-pop band Grandaddy makes a full return, including the first new music in ten years, with a new record, called 'Last Place.' (episode)